After its founding, ivvi released its first cellphone called the ivvi K1. This phone has a double-layer glass case among other features. Its case is made of a magnesium-aluminum alloy and has a thickness of only 5.9mm. It also weighs 110g.
Regarding specifications, the ivvi K1 sports a 5-inch HD OGS display screen and has the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 quad-core processor (1.2GHz). It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It runs the Android 4.4 OS and also sports a 2mp/8mp dual-camera. It is powered by a 2000mAh battery and supports 4G internet.
Now, here are some photos of ivvi’s first phone. Enjoy
Recently, Huawei has released a bunch of new products as part of its Honor series, including a pair of smart glasses. Now, some insiders have released new information on these glasses.
They say that the Huawei Honor Glasses have a 640 x 480 display screen and 5mp camera. They also said that it runs the Android 4.4 OS. Furthermore, it comes with a lot of sensors and does hand movement recognition. More importantly, users can also move their fingers around in the air in front of the glasses to issue commands. Hopefully, it is as good as they say it is. We’ll just have to wait for November 24.
Yesterday afternoon, the Meizu MX4 Pro was finally launched. It sports a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1536 display screen and uses the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 octa-core chipset. It has 3GB RAM and 16/32/64GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/20.7mp dual camera and is powered by a 3350mAh battery.
After its launch, the first benchmark tests for the Meizu MX4 Pro came out. The test used was the AnTuTu. According to its AnTuTu test, the Meizu MX4 Pro got 45280 which is not as high as the original Meizu MX4 which got a 50302 in its first AnTuTu test and about 47000 after it was upgraded.
Zeaplus is a new player in the market which aims to compete with the numerous other Chinese handset makers currently selling devices in China and worldwide.
We have already seen their flagship, the Zeaplus M6 which comes with a great design and top of the line specifications and now its time to look at the second device in their lineup, the much affordable Zeaplus M4.
The Zeaplus M4 comes with the same design as the Xiaomi Mi4, like the numerous other Mi4 clones in the market. This is not really a bad thing as we loved the new design on the Xiaomi flagship. It features an industrial grade aluminium alloy frame which gives the device a premium look.
The dimensions of the device (152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm) indicate that its slightly bigger than the Xiaomi Mi4, but it compensates the extra size by shedding a little weight. While the Mi4 weighs 150 grams, the Zeaplus M4 just weighs 130 grams.
Inside, there’s a MT6582 Mediatek 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor along with 1GB LP-DDR3 RAM. The Cortex A7 processors are known to consume less power, so even with four such cores, it would not take a toll on the device’s battery life. You have 8GB internal storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD card.
Like the Mi4, the Zeaplus M4 too features a 5 inch display but with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The IPS screen comes with Glass-Film-Film (GFF) architecture, which means the pixels are much closer to the display as compared to non GFF screens. This results into brighter display even in broad daylight. Further, unlike other devices in its class, the M4 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection which means you don’t have to worry about scratches on the screen.
With the 5 inch HD screen and a low power consuming processor, the 2,500 mAh Lithium Polymer battery onboard should be more than enough for a day’s usage.
The M4 supports Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ AGPS, Dual band Wi-Fi b/g/n, and two MicroSim slots. The phone even comes with a multi-colored notification LED light along with four sensors namely Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity and Ambient Light.
On the back, there’s an 8MP f/2.2 camera with LED flash and a wide 2MP front shooter. The rear camera is capable of capturing 2K videos with stereo recording and even slow motion videos at 720p resolution at 120fps.
Not much is known about the phone’s software but it will come with Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box.
Now coming to the best part about the device, the Zeaplus M4 will be available to purchase in the next two to three weeks for an impressive $99 price tag. You also get 2 years warranty on every Zeaplus device including the M4.
Elephone is known for their affordable and value for money devices, which also means, the manufacturer generally pays little attention to the build quality and the overall design of the phone in order to keep its price low. However we came across an interesting masterpiece from the Hong Kong based company recently.
The device called as the Elephone P8 Pro is truly pro version in the Elephone’s device lineup and it looks like the company has finally paid a lot of attention to details while designing this device.
The Elephone P8 Pro takes some design cues from the larger iPhone 6. However, be assured that its not a clone, giving the device a unique identity.
On the front, there is a large 5.7 inch display which easily fits on its 157*81*8.2mm body. The bezels are thin and its rectangular body is curved around the sides, which should make it easier to hold the device. The ear piece, sensors and the front camera lies on top of the display while at the bottom, you have a Samsung like home button. Elephone has covered the front screen with a unique arc screen curved glass design which gives it a posh look.
The whole body is supported by a premium metal frame made from a mixture of Aluminium and Magnesium. The company claims that this is the same material used in iPhone 6’s border frame, making it extremely light yet hard enough not to break easily. On the back, you have a textured material which provides a good grip to the user holding the device.
On top of the back panel lies the 13MP f/2.0 camera with a single LED flash. The front camera is of 2MP.
The 5.7 display up front comes with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, which translates into pixel density of 257PPI. This is kind of disappointing given that the screen won’t be as vibrant or clear as other 5 inch phones from Elephone with the same resolution. Still, it remains to be seen the overall quality of the images and videos displayed on the screen of this new P8 Pro.
The device is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 1.7Ghz Octa Core processor with Mali 450MP GPU and 2GB RAM. You get 16GB internal storage which can further be expanded up to 64GB using a MicroSD card. On the back, you have a 2,650 mAh battery which should be enough for a day’s usage.
As for connectivity, the Elephone P8 Pro supports WCDMA 2100/850 (HSDPA), GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Wi-Fi n, GPS/ A GPS, OTG, FM, MicroUSB port, Bluetooth 4.0 etc. There are three sensors on board the device namely gravity, light and proximity sensors.
It comes with Android 4.4.2 out of the box, and support special software features like Air Gestures and Off Screen gestures.
We don’t have any more details or pictures of the device, but we’ll update you guys as soon as we get more information.
So, what do you think about this new offering from Elephone? Looks good right?
Recently, Chinese cellphone brand, BluBoo, introduced a new member of its X cellphone series—the Bluboo X9 4G cellphone.
As you can see from the photos, there are no buttons on the left and ride sides of the phone. Below the screen are two small dots that are supposed to serve as a return button and function key. The Home button has been replaced with speakers. The power and volume switch have been put below the rear-facing camera.
Like the BluBoo X6, this 4G cellphone uses the MTK6732 64-bit LTE chipset and has support for WCDMA, FDD-LTE, and GSM internet. It also supports dual-SIM cards. It has 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, a 2mp/8mp dual-camera, and a 5-inch HD OGS display screen. Its operating system is the Android 4.4 and it also has a fingerprint scanner that can be used to unlock the phone.
This afternoon, Meizu formally launched its new flagship phone, the Meizu MX4 Pro. This phone sports a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1536 display screen, and has the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 octa-core chipset, 3GB RAM, and a 5mp/20.7mp dual-camera. It is powered by a 3350mAh battery. One of the biggest features of this is its fingerprint sensor which is on the front. The regular version costs 2499 RMB (408.21 USD). There is also a 32GB version (2699 RMB/440.88 USD), and a 64GB version (3099 RMB/506.22 USD). All go on sale on December 6.
This phone is notable for several things. One of them is that it is the first Android phone to have a fingerprint sensor on the front. As for the design, its dimensions are 150.1 x 77 x 9mm, and it weighs 158g.
The Nubia Z7 was first launched on July 8 along with the Nubia Z7 Max and Mini. The latter two have already been released but its release is only being announced now.
This phone sports a 5.5-inch 2K display screen (2560 x 1550, 538ppi), and has the 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/13mp (OIS) dual-camera with dual-LED lights and an F2.0 aperture. Its camera software is the NeoVision 4.0. It also supports dual-SIM card and dual-4G as well as Hi-Fi sound.
The Nubia Z7 reportedly costs 3456 RMB (564.83 USD). Pre-orders started this morning at 10:00 AM and ends at November 27 at 8:00PM. Those who pre-ordered can get their phones the next day at 10:0 AM.
Today is the big day. This afternoon, we will finally be formally introduced to the Meizu MX4 Pro. Prior to its launch, information on its specifications and design have already been leaked online, whether by Meizu themselves. Since the slogan for the MX4 Pro is “Think Higher”, I am guessing that we can expect powerful specifications from this device. Here are what we know s far:
It will have a fingerprint sensor that will be located in the Home button at the front of the phone.
Its camera will have more than 13mp. A few days ago, Meizu put out a poster for the MX4 Pro that said “Can a phone with a 13mp camera be called ‘Pro’?”
It will use the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 processor.
It will have a 2K display screen.
It may cost more than 3199 RMB (522.82 USD).
The Meizu MX4 Pro will be launched today at 2:30PM.
While Vivo will soon release the powerful Vivo X5Max for the high-end market, they will also release a nother device for the low to mid-end market—The Vivo Y28L 4G cellphone.
The picture below is an ad for Vivo’s latest release. Its dimensions are 137.37 x 68.57 x 9.78mm. It also sports a 4.7-inch qHD display screen. The width and thickness are about average.
The Vivo Y28L uses a quad-core processor that supports 4G, 3G, and GSM internet. It also has support for dual-SIM cards. It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/8mp dual-camera and is powered by a 2100mAh battery. It also has support for an electronic compass and other sensors. Its OS is the Android 4.4-based Funtouch operating system.
Meizu MX4 pro will be released today. We made a Meizu MX4 pro preview that it will be powered with Exynos 5430 2.0GHz +3G Ram+2560*1536 resolution. It seems to be a beast phone. But theoritically speaking, Meizu MX4 might be the winner based on their performance.
The fresh Chinese smartphone maker Zeaplus has opened the accesses leading towards their afresh launched website, which describes in detail about their first product in the mob-tech market, the Zeaplus M6 integrated with MT6595. Zeaplus is a novel Android phone enterprise from China which is devoting all of its technical expertise in producing much-affordable Android smartphones that will appeal the entry-level to mid-range bazaars out there in an effort to lower the expenses for the global consumers along with their warehouse located in Portugal.
The inauguration of Zeaplus’s official web-portal today is all but right now representing only first-hand forum with a little bit of the know-how about the corporation itself. Although, we were succeeded in locating a transitory narrative of their newly released smartphone on the website. Known as the Zeaplus M6, the phone resembles a look much like the iPhone 6, however, it is being run by the powerful octacore MT6595 processor that is also chipped in such smartphones as Zopo ZP999 and Meizu Mx4 respectively.
The other notable feature defined is that this processor will also bring the power of LTE to the device as well. Cost has not yet been disclosed by the company but no matter if they decide to introduce the phone with a considerable value, it would be worth an expenditure since the phone will come along with a sound 13 mega-pixel Sony IMX214 camera located in the beck, a latest Android 5.0 Lollipop, and a fingerprint scanning option within the home button. Surely, we will be routing the all-new Zeaplus as the company comes up with an assortment of new products in the market.
Unbox Ramos i9s (Gaming Edition) and Appearance Review
Before unboxing, let’s have a look at the Ramos i9s specification. It features an 8.9-inch touch screen at 1920 x 1200 resolution. Ramos i9s is powered by 1.33GHz (up to1.8GHz) Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor. The built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU supports Direct X11, the highest frequency is 646MHz, which guarantees no delay to the device. It is also equipped with Android OS 4.4.2, a 2GB DDR3L dual channel memory and 32GB flash memory.
Ramos i9s Gaming Edition is packed with style – fashion, technology and cool.
Ramos i9s Gaming Edition external packaging style also fits to game players’ taste – simple, elegant and sober.
Ramos i9s Gaming Edition is now unveiled!
Ramos i9s came into the sight after unboxing. Although protected by a plastic layer, we still can vaguely see the tablet’s body is black with a red color frame. It’s so exciting to see this tablet has such an elegant appearance.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Family Photo (includes the game controller, stand and other accessories)
Ramos i9s Game Edition has a complete set of accessories. Besides the conventional power adapter, Micro USB cable, user manual etc, there also comes with a Bluetooth Game Controller and a tablet stand. The controller has a stylish shape that makes you impatiently want to hold it in hand and start gaming immediately! An important reminder to every game player, Ramos i9s Game Edition has a QR code, which is part of the verification step when connecting with the Bluetooth Controller.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Front Look
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Rear Look
Now let’s have a look at Ramos i9s Game Edition’s external appearance. Its front features an 8.9-inch touch screen at 1920 x 1200 pixels made with original Samsung A-grade IPS technology. This Edition has added pearl powder into a double-sided tempered glass design to have a glowing effect. Its frame is made of aluminium alloy with CNC craving technology and 220 mesh sandblasting process providing with a comfortable hand grip.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Front and Rear Camera
Speaking of the camera, Ramos i9s Game Edition features with a 2.0 mega pixel front camera and a 5.0 mega pixel rear camera with Auto Focus function. It is tested that i9s Game Edition camera has a fast start and quickly captures the moving blinking moments. So you can take photos at ease.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Interface and AAC Independent Double Sound Speakers
Ramos i9s Game Edition main interface is at the left side, including HDMI interface, Micro USB port and headphone jack. In addition, its AAC Independent Double Sound Speakers are at the both sides rendering stereo sound effect.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Buttons and TF Card Slot
At the top of the tablet, few buttons and the TF Card Slot are respectively located at the left and right side. The buttons are for Power and Volume (increase/decrease).
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Performance &Gaming Tests
In order to meet the needs of game players , Ramos i9s has excellent hardware configuration. The test was conducted with AnTuTu Benchmark V 5.2.0 software; the results about the hardware and performance are shown as following:
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Hardware Information and Performance Test Results:
Ramos i9s is powered with a 64-bit Z3735F quad-core processor, built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU and a 2 GB DDR3L dual channel memory, which assures the game players to run smoothly during gaming . It is tested that the Game Edition scored with 31304 points and shows that game players can have a fluent experience in playing 3D games. In the competition with other brands, Ramos i9s Game Edition proves that it performs better than many other quad-core Android models.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Wireless Game Controller with Bluetooth Connection
Since this is a Game Edition, let’s first experience the gaming performance. It mentioned earlier that there is a Bluetooth game controller in the box; in fact, there are a lot of preset 3D games on the desktop interface once turn on the tablet. In addition, there’s also an application called “Nibiru Phone Management”. Click on it, scan the QR Code, and then connect Ramos i9s with the Bluetooth game controller.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, “3D Skyrider” Game Testing
Ramos i9s Game Edition has already preset 8 large-scale 3D games. The test started with the game “3D Skyrider”, and the experience was fluent. Especially when using the Bluetooth game controller, the players were just nailed in the game. During the play, it’s better to put the tablet on the stand so that you would have more fun.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, “3D Demon Seal” Online Game Testing
Ramos i9s Game Edition also supports the online game “3D Demon Seal” smoothly. Its excellence of powerful game performance and good quality of network connection makes the game running fluently. This tablet has a built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU supporting Direct X11 feature, which has remarkable 2D/3D graphics rendering capabilities . Its performance can compete with PC desktop level graphics.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, “3D Winning Soccer” Gaming Test
Ramos i9s Game Edition not only has great gaming performance, but is also outstanding in the screen quality. Game players can enjoy the lifelike experience with color reproduction and delicate images thanks to its original Samsung A-grade HD IPS technology. Furthermore, the stereo sound effect from AAC independent double sound speakers provided players a more immersive gaming experience.
Summary
As a tablet customized for gaming, Ramos i9s Game Edition should be able to meet many people’s expectation. In addition to its fancy look design, the black & red color match fully represents the cool game style, and captured the hearts of many players. In the aspect of the tablet craftwork quality, Ramos i9s is seen as the pioneer among other domestic brands, and even favorably than the international brands. About the performance, this model has a 64-bit Z3735F quad-core processor with built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU so that it is qualified for numerous large-scale 3D games. The actual testing experience is quite impressive too. Moreover, the original Samsung A-grade screen and AAC independent double sound speakers have brought the gaming experience to the next level. At the phase of tablet entering into vertical segmentation, the launch of Ramos i9s Game Edition will be recognized by more and more game players through its great performance.
ZOPO recently announced the ZOPO ZP999 Lionheart smartphone for $399, which is a great price for a device with high end specifications. But for those, who are looking for something cheaper but as powerful as the ZP999, the new ZOPO 3X looks like the ideal candidate.
The device comes with the same specifications as the ZOPO ZP999 but with a smaller internal memory, which is something that I am sure, many wouldn’t mind given that it comes with a MicroSD card slot too which can be expanded up to 64GB.
So, it’s basically the same ZP999 that we reviewed earlier but with a smaller storage and a much cheaper price. At present, you can pre-order the ZOPO 3X for only $299, which is an insane price for a device with 3GB RAM and an Octa-Core Processor.
Well, luckily, we have got the device in our hands today and so we take a look to assess whether the ZOPO 3X is as good as its elder brother, the ZP999.
DESIGN
To start with, ZOPO 3X comes with the same design as the ZP999, so you get a large 5 inch display up front with three capacitive buttons at the bottom. The back cover is made up of plastic but you get a shiny metal frame which makes the device look a lot premium.
On the back, there’s the 14MP camera along with the LED flash just below it and around the middle, you have the ZOPO logo. At the bottom, you have the 4G LTE logo (Yes, it support 4G networks as well) and below it you have the speaker grill.
The device is large, but it’s comfortable to operate. Overall, we liked the design on the new ZOPO 3X.
DISPLAY
Once again, ZOPO 3X borrows the same 5.5 inch FHD 1080p screen from its elder brother. So, the display is bright and vibrant even in broad daylight and images and videos on the device looks crisp and clear.
Thanks to its 1080p screen, the pixel density goes way up to 401 pixels per inch even with a screen of this size. Hence, we were impressed with its display and we are sure, even you’ll like it.
HARDWARE & PERFORMANCE
ZOPO has made sure this is one of the best devices in this price range by incorporating top of the line specifications on this $299 device.
You get a 2.2GHz MediaTek MT6595 octa-core processor with GPU: PowerVR G6200 clocked at 600MHz. There’s 3GB RAM onboard with 16GB ROM which should be more than enough to run multiple apps on the phone smoothly. The problem of low internal storage is solved with a MicroSD card slot which supports cards up to 64GB in size.
Unlike other affordable devices which come with a very small battery (less than 2500mAh), the ZOPO 3X comes with a 2,700 mAh battery which should be enough to run the device for at least a day.
With these high end specifications, you can imagine how good the performance will be on this device. The apps opened up pretty fast and we did not experience any lag while operating the device. However, like the ZP999, we were not mind blown with its performance.
So, in short the performance is better than other phones in this price range, but still we feel it could have been a little better given the specifications.
CAMERA
ZOPO 3X comes with a 14 MP f/2.0 sony IMX214 rear camera which takes great pictures in good lighting conditions.
The rear camera managed to capture pictures which were rich in colors. In fact, all the pictures taken outdoors reproduced colors almost as good as in real life. There was very little noise and the images turned out to be detailed.
Even images captured in low light were not bad, but it did have a little noise. Still, for a smartphone camera, it performs really well.
On the front, you have a 5MP shooter, which is pretty good for everyday selfies and video calls.
SOFTWARE & CONNECTIVITY
The ZOPO 3X runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat OS, but it does have some specific features which sets it apart from other smartphones in this price range.
For example, you can double tap to wake up the device, draw the letter C to open up the camera and so on. For taking calls, you just have to put the device near your ear and for muting it, just place it on a desk with the display facing down. You can even change images in a gallery or use apps by moving your hand above the front camera. Like the ZP999, these features work quite well but can be deactivated too, if you do not find it useful.
As for the connectivity, you get two MicroSim card slots which support GSM, WCDMA (HSUPA, HSDPA), & 4G LTE FDD. The above networks support the following bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA 900/1900/2100MHz and FDD-LTE 800/1800/2600MHz.
We did a GPS test on the device and we were quite impressed with the results. The device managed to lock in 21 satellites of which 9 were in use at one time. On the other hand, the Meizu MX4 and Xiaomi Mi4 only managed to lock in just 15 and 8 satellites respectively. The GPS was quite accurate too as the location was accurate up to 16 feet which was the same as the MX4.
VERDICT
In short, ZOPO 3X is as good as the ZP999, with the same high end specifications and features that you get in the top end model for a very affordable pricetag.
The ZOPO 3X is available for $299 from Oppomart, which we feel is a great value for money proposition.
So, what do you think about ZOPO 3X? Would you be willing to sacrifice on internal storage for a much cheaper price?
If you want a larger internal storage, you can always opt for its elder brother, the ZOPO ZP999 Lion Heart. We have already reviewed the device in detail a few days back, so check out the post here, if you want more details.
Vivo going to launch world’s thinnest Smartphone is no more a secret to the public; the leaked photos and related news have been going on for a while. Well then, how far Vivo can go?
From the leaked news, , Vivo X5 Max’ thickness is only 4.75mm, much thinner than R5. Most importantly, X5 Max can accommodate a 3.5mm headphone jack. Is it real?
Recently, Mr. Lei Feng, the Chief Marketing Officer of Vivo, has divulged through his Weibo that the upcoming X5 Max will supposedly keep its 3.5mm audio jack so it will guarantee users experiencing Hi-Fi class sound quality. Vivo will not compromise on the thickness, which is the best proof towards ” Perfection”.
How did Vivo achieve this thickness? Vivo explained that 90% of the chips have been moved along one side of the screen, among which 700 pieces of 786 components. This comes with a thickness of 1.77mm only.
As you can see from the table, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s hardware is more advanced than its predecessor. This phone sports a 5.5-inch display screen like the Xiaomi Redmi Note and Huawei Honor 3C. Its connectivity specifications were upgraded as well as it now supports 4G internet. The ROM has also been increased from 8GB to 16GB. Now, let’s get this review started.
Appearance
The Coolpad Dashen F2 sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen, which is bigger than its predecessor’s, the Dashen F1. Some may worry that this may make it less comfortable to hold with one hand, which is reasonable. But, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s screen size is kept in such a way that it is still comfortable to hold with one hand, so there is no need to worry about that.
The Coolpad Dashen F2’s design is the classic black-front-white-back design. When the phone is off or in sleep mode, the entire front is completely black, while the back is all white. On the top are the 13mp rear-facing camera with an F2.0 aperture and LED light. We’ll discuss more about the camera later.
The craftsmanship is also excellent. The cover and body are held together very tightly with no clear cracks and crevices. The two buttons on both sides, the volume switch and the power button, are well-designed too.
The Dashen F2 is a dual-SIM 4G smartphone. And so, there are two SIM slots. It also supports a Micro-SD memory card (up to 32GB).
Regarding the battery, the Coolpad Dashen F2 is powered by a 2500mAh battery. If you do not use the phone much, it can last for a day and a half. If you use it often to play games, watch videos, and make calls, it can still last for a day. Those who use their phones a lot should bring along a spare battery.
Cool UI 5.7
The Coolpad Dashen F2 uses the Cool UI 5.7 operating system. Those familiar with Coolpad should know that this is the result of upgrades made on the Cool UI 5.5.
The multi-task manager has been redesigned with the tabs with each program displayed as cards. It makes it easier for users to search for them. If you want to close all the apps in the background, just press the button with the broom picture at the very bottom to close all the apps.
One feature that should be mentioned involves the notification bar. One problem with Android phones is that you are constantly sent all types of news on the notification bar. Some are important. Some aren’t. It can be quite unbearable.
Now, in the Cool UI 5.7, users may customize and select what will appear in the notification bar, which is much more convenient. If you want to receive notifications from WeChat regularly, you can set it like that.
When you swipe your hand to the right in the home screen, you can access Coolpad’s newsfeed where you can look at the latest news updates in entertainment, finance, sports, etc. There are 16 topics to choose from.
There is a feature that allows you to not only can you change the theme, you can also get access to different ring tones and many different fonts. You can use this feature to customize your phone’s OS in any way you like.
The weather feature has also been greatly upgraded with a new wallpaper and more detailed weather reports. It now provides us with more reliable information than before.
Entertainment: Camera, videos, and music
The Coolpad Dashen F2 also has some great features for entertainment. First, let us take a look at its 13mp rear-facing camera. Check out the photos of the interface below, then the sample shots taken using this phone.
Besides the camera, the video and music features for the Coolpad Dashen F2 are pretty impressive as well. They not only support the usual codecs and formats for video and music files, but also have support for HD videos.
In the Coolpad Dashen F2’s video and music app, you can stream music and watch videos online. When you’re online, you will get a lot more choices for entertainment to choose from.
Lastly, the Dashen F2 retains its smart split screen feature where you can watch a video while also chatting online. Neat, huh?
Connectivity and Performance
Here is the second to the last part of the review where we check out the Coolpad Dashen F2’s connectivity specifications and performance. This phone uses MediaTek’s MT6592 octa-core processor (1.7GHz). It uses eight ARM Cortex-A7 cores. It also has the MediaTek MT6290 baseband chip. Not only does the MTK MT6290 baseband chip support FDD-LTE and TD-LTE, it also has support for DCDC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, EDGE, GSM, and GPRS voice and data communication. In other words, when you take or make phone calls, you can still use 4G, 3G, and 2G internet without any problems. According to tests that were done, making regular phone calls did not affect the 4G internet speed.
Now, for the benchmark scores:
AnTuTu: 29066
Ludashi (cellphone performance): 38510
Ludashi (web browsing): 26883
NenaMark2: 59.5fps
Asphalt 8 works perfectly.
Winning Soccer also works perfectly.
Based on these benchmark scores and the writer’s experience in playing these two large-scale games, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s hardware performance works really great.
Conclusion
Overall, the Coolpad Dashen F2 surpasses its predecessor, the Dashen F1, in every aspect, whether it is the hardware of UI design. Furthermore, it’s powerful media and camera specifications, as well as its support for 4G internet and dual-SIM card make it worth its 999 RMB (162.91 USD) cost.
Since Meizu is planning to release the Meizu MX4 Pro, it is impossible for Xiaomi to compete with just the Xiaomi Mi4. What could they possibly do? Now, photos of cellphone front panels have been leaked online. These panels supposedly belong to the so-called Xiaomi Mi5. From the photos, it looks like it has a narrower chassis. According to some internet users, these photos were first leaked in a forum back in July. Supposedly, the Xiaomi Mi5 will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and will sport a 5.7-inch 2K display screen. It is also said to include a fingerprint sensor.
The other day, Weibo user, @包子玩机, said that Xiaomi’s next generation device will sport a 2.5D display screen. Not long ago, analyst Bo Jiutang revealed that Xiaomi was planning to release two high-end phones at the end of the year or early next year. We can guess that both of these phones will sport a 2.5D curved display screen.
Right now, the Apple iPhone 6, Samsung Note 4, and most of Nokia’s Lumia series use 2.5D curved screens. The Chinese cellphone, IUNI U3, also has one.
While many people buying cellphones prefer to buy big cellphones with big display screens, some may prefer to buy small ones. If you are one of those looking for a small cellphone, then look no further. Let me introduce you to the smallest cellphone in the world, Daway Chocolate. How small is it? Its dimensions are just 88 x 55 x 4mm and it only weighs 35g (with battery). As the name suggests, it is chocolate brown. It may have something to do with the fact that it is chocolate brown.
Now, let’s talk about the specifications. It sports a 1.0-inch color display screen with a wide viewing angle. It is a single SIM card-supported phone that has support for GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz, Unlocked) networks. It has a standby time of about 4 days and 3.5-4 hours of talk time. It is powered by a 320mAh battery. Its features include Bluetooth 2.0, TF-memory card (up to 4GB), micro USB, etc. It does not have GPRS. Languages that it supports are English, Russian, French, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Malay, and Vietnamese.
Which Chinese smartphone can take the best shots? A lot of you may have argued with each other about this. Today, I give you several sets of photos taken by four different Chinese cellphones that cost 2000 RMB (326.51 USD) to compare. They are the OnePlus One, Xiaomi Mi4, Huawei Honor 6, and the Meizu MX4. The latest software these phones had was from before November 10, 2014. You guys compare these photos and decide which smartphone has the best camera.
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Order: DSLR camera, MX4, Honor 6, Mi4, OnePlus One
Close-up: 650D DSLR, MX4, Honor 6, Mi4, OnePlus One
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